Regular Council in Committee

THAT:A third recommendation be added as follows: “THAT:Council hereby authorizes staff to extend the scope of the work as described in Report No. IS-11-11 based on the unit price bid of the low bid contractor.” (

THAT:Council hereby awards the low tender for the Parkdale Avenue Watermain Replacement - Contract No. IS.10PARK in the amount of $546,522.67 (including h.s.t.) to Vic Vatrt Contracting Ltd., of Welland, Ontario, and further THAT:Council hereby authorizes the shift of $325,000 of gas tax funding, approved in the 2010 and 2011 budgets, from the water to the roads component of the project, and further THAT:Council hereby authorizes staff to extend the scope of the work as described in Report No. IS-11-11 based on the unit price bid of the low bid contractor. (

THAT:Council hereby authorizes the purchase of one new ice re-surfacing machine from Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Ltd. in the amount of $78,064.37 (net of all applicable taxes), and further THAT:Council hereby waives By-law No. 2-10 "Purchase of Goods, Services and Construction" to make a sole source purchase of same. (

THAT:Council hereby awards Contract No. FM-05-11 for the purchase of a replacement 2012 Cab & Chassis with Sander, Plow, Wing and Pre-Wetting capability to St. Catharines Truck and Tractor of St. Catharines, Ontario for a total upset limit of $186,830.34 (inclusive of non-rebated h.s.t.), and further THAT:Council hereby receives for information purposes, the tender results of six (6) pick-up trucks and vans that will be ordered pursuant to By-law No. 2-10 "Purchase of Goods, Services and Construction", and further THAT:Staff be directed to return $67,000 to the Fleet Equipment Reserve Fund. (

THAT:Council hereby authorizes an extension of the existing service contract entered into with the City of Niagara Falls (Niagara Transit) for the provision of service as recommended within IS-14-11, and further THAT:Funding in the amount of $3,409.68 be allocated from Provincial Gas Tax reserves dedicated to public transit provision. (

THAT:The acceptance of a Transfer of the McAffee Cemetery lands for the sum of $1.00, and the assets from McAffee Cemetery Inc. is authorized and approved, and further THAT:The Town of Fort Erie accepts responsibility for the McAffee Cemetery upon registration of the Transfer of the lands, and further THAT:The Town Solicitor be authorized and directed to execute all documentation required to complete the acquisition of the McAffee Cemtery and assets, and further THAT:The Town adopt the by-law of McAffee Cemetery Inc. for the operation of the cemetery, until such time as it is replaced, and further THAT:The 2011 Operating Budget be amended to include $10,000 in revenues and $10,000 in expenses with a zero impact on the General Levy for the operation of the McAffee Cemetery, and further THAT:The McAffee Cemetery surplus cash and investments be transferred to the Town's Cemetery Improvement Reserve. (

THAT:Council hereby receives and accepts Report No. IS-16-11 as an advisory of the Internal Audit results associated with the provisions of our adopted Quality Management System (QMS) Operational Plan as legislated under the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS), and further THAT:Council hereby acknowledges the Audit process has led to Operational Plan enhancements in ensuring the regular maintenance and continual improvement of our QMS, and further THAT:Council hereby acknowledges receipt and review of Appendix "A" - "Taking Care of Your Drinking Water." (

THAT:Council hereby receives Report No. IS-17-11 regarding the Wastewater Master Plan, Stormwater Master Plan and Pollution Control Planning and Infrastructure Study (September 2010) for information purposes. (

THAT:Council hereby approves the April 7, 2011 Land Committee meeting minutes attached as Appendix "1" to Report No. CAO-09/LC-03-11. (

THAT:Council hereby approves the purchase of office software as per Option 2 within CAO-10-11 from Compugen of Richmond Hill, Ontario at a total cost of ownership over 5 years of $40,224 (exclusive of applicable taxes), and further THAT:The 2011 Operating Budget be amended to reallocate $20,000 (approved for the software assurance expense) to the Office and IT Equipment Reserve, and further THAT:The 2011 Capital Budget be amended to include $20,000 for Capital Project No. ITMO10 - Microsoft Office 2010 with funding from the Office and IT Equipment Reserve. (

THAT:Council hereby authorizes the review of By-law No. 172-06 and 59-08 and submit a revised by-law for Council's consideration. (

THAT:The Town enter into a new lease of Part of Block "A", Plan 995 on the west and east sides of Point Abino Road South, with the Bertie Boating Club for a term of twenty-five (25) years, including the right by both parties to terminate the lease upon five (5) years written notice, and in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, and further THAT:The provisions of Part 4 of By-law No. 184-07 (Sale of Land Policy) be waived to permit entry into this lease, and further THAT:The Town Solicitor be authorized and directed to execute the said Lease on behalf of the Town. (

THAT:The entry into a new Lease Agreement with Pattison Outdoor Advertising for the continued use and maintenance of a Billboard Sign on municipal land in the Fort Erie Business Park at 1837 Pettit Road, with a Lease Fee to be mutually agreed upon every five (5) years, and in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, is authorized and approved, and further THAT:The Town Solicitor is authorized and directed to execute the said Lease Agreement on behalf of the Town. (

THAT:The entry into a new Licence Agreement with the Ridgeway Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the continued use of the municipal parking lot on the east side of Ridge Road adjacent to the Friendship Trail for a Farmer's Market on an on-going basis, and in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, is authorized and approved, and further THAT:The Town Solicitor is authorized and directed to execute the said Licence Agreement on behalf of the Town, and further THAT:A by-law be submitted to Council to amend By-law No. 217-05, as amended, (Business Licencing By-law) to exempt hawkers and pedlars from obtaining a licence or paying a fee for the purposes of a Farmer's Market approved and authorized by the Council of the Town of Fort Erie. (

THAT:Council hereby receives Report No. CS-19-11 for information purposes. (

THAT:The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby waives the Fireworks inspection and approval fee of $200.00 plus h.s.t. as requested by Canada Day Celebrations Inc. for public fireworks displays in the Town of Fort Erie, and such fee shall be waived year after year unless otherwise determined by Council. (

THAT:The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby adjourns at 7:17 p.m. (